anxiolytics

Anxiolytics are drugs used for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety, and include benzodiazepines (Xanax and Valium), azapirones, barbiturates, and hydroxyzine. Some herbal treatments are reputed to have anxiolytic properties, such as St. John’s Wort.



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Anti-Anxiety Medications Have Addictive Nature

Anxiety is a familiar feeling for thousands of people on a daily basis, ranging in severity from mildly uncomfortable to life-debilitating. Though not a commonly known term to the lay public, anti-anxiety medications and drugs to help treat panic disorder are also called anxiolytic drugs. These medications...
July 19th, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Valium

Valium (or diazepam) is an anti-anxiety drug found in the family of drugs called benzodiazepines, home to Xanaz (alprazolam), Ativan (lorazepam), and Klonopin (clonazepam) among others. Valium is used to help treat and manage anxiety disorders as well as agitation, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. The...
June 1st, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Xanax

Xanax, also known by its generic name Alprazolman, belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines and is a Schedule IV controlled substance under the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). The drug affects the chemicals in the brain by enhancing the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical...
June 1st, 2010 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Xanax Addiction

Xanax is a prescription drug often prescribed to help with anxiety. It has a high potential for abuse and addiction. Some have dubbed Xanax “alcohol in a pill” because recovering alcoholics who take this drug often end up relapsing.
May 8th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More